Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library, serving an area of 72,000 residents, has a collection of 168,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 50 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 6 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $350,000. Patrons make 370,000 visits annually, and check out materials 520,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 140-146 S. Paint St., Chillicothe Ohio 45601 Telephone 740-702-4145

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